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Sometimes the greatest learning opportunities come when we're not expecting them! Look at the double rainbow we saw in the playground today! Where did it begin? Where does it end? How did it happen? The questions are endless! #westcotteyfs #westcottreception #westcottscience
As the seasons begin to change, we are clearing out and preparing our herb garden ready to plant some spring bulbs! #WestcottReception #WestcottEyfs #WestcottScience
In science, year 5/6 have been carrying out an investigation to see the effects of exercise on the heart. We carried out 3 different activities to see how more strenuous exercise effects our heartrate. #westcottscience
For British Science Week, year 5/6 have been looking at our connections with the planet and specifically the question: what is the future of electricity? We looked at a variety of power sources and produced persuasive posters and writing. #WestcottScience #Scienceweek2023
6MG are thinking about the future of electric power in science. We are designing our own cars, yachts and houses using sustainable energy to power them. #WestcottScience #Scienceweek2023
Reception have been busy learning all about what recycling is and how we can help look after our school and our planet. We then took some old items to our very own school recycling bin to try our best to help out. #scienceweek2023 #westcottscience
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